A Chinese ‘trousse’ (eating set), comprising a knife and chopsticks. This type of sets was very common in china and in all the countries under the Chinese influence from Tibet to Mongolia. It was part of a man formal dress up to the turn of the 20th century and usually accompanied with a variety of accessories like pickle spear, toothpicks, tweezers and the like. Similar sets are found in various sizes and quality. This one has a long 8 inches finely forged blade handle and scabbard are wood covered with green dyed Sting Ray skin and brass mounts. Chopsticks are ivory. Total length 13 inches. Very good condition. Blackened spots on the blade. Minor loss to the sting ray cover. Tip of one chopstick is chipped.